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Glossary of Terms
or set of principles that form the (subjective) basis for the relations
making up the objective part of the model.
Model classification of integration: Model or representation classification
of integration (referred to as model or representation of integration) deals with the intended functionality of combining things
into a whole.
Nature: The nature of an object is that set of characteristics that distinguish
one object from another object. It is an object’s character and behavior
as determined by its intrinsic properties. By inheritance, we differentiate from that which is a trait or an attribute, both of which are a
consequence of experiencing interactions with other objects.
Need: Need is something you must believe will solve the problem, is possible,
is affordable, can be provided when desired, and does not cause
another problem of such significance that offsets the benefit of solving
the original problem. A need is absolute and unconditional.
Nexus: A linkage or series of connections linking two or more objects or
processes.*
NotaSystem: Objects that are grouped and actively sending EMMI as an
aggregation, in other words—not a system. There are no characteristics of NotaSystem that differ from two objects interacting occasionally. Both objects retain their individual characteristics and
exhibit only perhaps a temporary change in attributes. A single (by
definition) noninteracting object is NotaSystem (by definition).
NotaSystems are stable.
Object: We commonly think of an object as a fundamental element, entity, or
representation. It may be atomic or an aggregation of entities. Objects
are or represent material structures, material wealth, and information. From these physical entities comes energy or matter. Objects
can be physical or abstract (e.g., intellectual). Objects may be conceptual, phenomenological, or ideological. Objects may be comprised of
other objects, each of which is related by interactions. Objects can be
ordinary or elemental. Objects have boundaries.
Object frame: The frame whose domain is objects and their relations and
behaviors.
Object type: Objects are differentiable by their input and output characteristics (indicative of the type of object). Regardless of the type of
object that is interacting, the mechanical processes that carry out
the actions of the “send” and “receive” functions are limited by the
object’s capacity to initiate a “send” or respond to a “receive.”
Further, the mechanics of interaction also preserve the constraints
of the objects.
Objective causalities: Combining modal with proximate causalities form
the sine qua non of causes. Objective causalities are posited to be both
necessary and sufficient to render a complete explanation of an
event—substantiating the causal connection. Objective causalities are
Glossary of Terms
or set of principles that form the (subjective) basis for the relations
making up the objective part of the model.
Model classification of integration: Model or representation classification
of integration (referred to as model or representation of integration) deals with the intended functionality of combining things
into a whole.
Nature: The nature of an object is that set of characteristics that distinguish
one object from another object. It is an object’s character and behavior
as determined by its intrinsic properties. By inheritance, we differentiate from that which is a trait or an attribute, both of which are a
consequence of experiencing interactions with other objects.
Need: Need is something you must believe will solve the problem, is possible,
is affordable, can be provided when desired, and does not cause
another problem of such significance that offsets the benefit of solving
the original problem. A need is absolute and unconditional.
Nexus: A linkage or series of connections linking two or more objects or
processes.*
NotaSystem: Objects that are grouped and actively sending EMMI as an
aggregation, in other words—not a system. There are no characteristics of NotaSystem that differ from two objects interacting occasionally. Both objects retain their individual characteristics and
exhibit only perhaps a temporary change in attributes. A single (by
definition) noninteracting object is NotaSystem (by definition).
NotaSystems are stable.
Object: We commonly think of an object as a fundamental element, entity, or
representation. It may be atomic or an aggregation of entities. Objects
are or represent material structures, material wealth, and information. From these physical entities comes energy or matter. Objects
can be physical or abstract (e.g., intellectual). Objects may be conceptual, phenomenological, or ideological. Objects may be comprised of
other objects, each of which is related by interactions. Objects can be
ordinary or elemental. Objects have boundaries.
Object frame: The frame whose domain is objects and their relations and
behaviors.
Object type: Objects are differentiable by their input and output characteristics (indicative of the type of object). Regardless of the type of
object that is interacting, the mechanical processes that carry out
the actions of the “send” and “receive” functions are limited by the
object’s capacity to initiate a “send” or respond to a “receive.”
Further, the mechanics of interaction also preserve the constraints
of the objects.
Objective causalities: Combining modal with proximate causalities form
the sine qua non of causes. Objective causalities are posited to be both
necessary and sufficient to render a complete explanation of an
event—substantiating the causal connection. Objective causalities are